Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara?read=148 Surname: Charles Orwell LaPresse ------------------------- Looking for information on Charles Orwell, wife Ann Eliza, and children, grandchildren. Charles moved to the US from Canada about 1900, Lived in N. Tonawanda for a few years and moved to Niagara Falls, NY about 1905-07. Children of Charles and Ann are Harry Thomas b. 1898, Charles Percy b. 1900, Lillian Jane b. 1904, Norman James b. 1906, Florance Irene b. 1913. Family lived on 8th Street, Niagara Falls

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Obituaries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/NiagaraObits?read=15 Surname: Blackley, Benson ------------------------- Would like to fine and obit for a John J. Blackley b mid 1800's I believe he died in Lockport NY. Also for Marie Benson b 1885 d 1931 Lockport, NY buried at Cold Springs Cemetery. I have been looking for information on both my g grandfanter and my grandmother for about 8 years. Please send any information to genealogyhunter@home.com Thank you sharon Blackley Root

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara?read=146 Surname: Blackley, Benson ------------------------- I am looking for information on a John J. Blackley. Not sure where is was born but he died in Lockport. I do not know who My Great grandmother was, but his second marriage was to a woman named Mary??? Issue of John J and ? Ralph Charles Alice Alvin b1884 Lockport NY, d 1966 Lockport ot Buffalo, m Marie Benson b 1885 d 1931 Lockport I have not been able to get any information on John J at all of Marie Benson. I left Lockport when I was 12 years old and at that time had no interest in genealogy. I do remember having Blackley family reunions and there were always a ton of people there. I didn't know half of them.If you have any information at all on this family, please,lease e-mail me at genealogyhunter@home.com Thank you Sharon Blackley Root

Hello to all - I've been thinking. (watch out! <g>) A little bit back, I posted some thoughts about ways to contribute on a GenForum message board... and followed with a similar message on the "methods" newsgroup that then mirrored back to the methods rootsweb list. My intent was to brainstorm ways to "volunteer" / "contribute" - via transcribing or creating information (indexes and the like) - for online genealogical use - and "from a distance". Have received several replies - both public and private. Well.. what I had in mind was ways to contribute - for Niagara County, NY. So - "duh" - I remember it being asked here on this list - what each of would like to see at the county website. And again, "duh", if I'm thinking that I'd like to contribute to our mutual knowledge somehow of Niagara County - why in the blazes aren't I just writing a note to this list?!? (so here I am...) Here are some things I've thought of... would any of these be feasable or useful? Are there other local records that are more "needed"? What is easily done from California? And what "format" is best to submit information? Before getting ahead of myself... let me toss a couple of ideas out... and see what you all think... 1) I have a copy of volumes I and II of the Wilson Sketchbook published by the Wilson Historical Society - Niagara Co, NY. I could transcribe the gazillions of names in the index of each.. then if folks wanted them, they could order them locally. 2) I could create a database (searchable) - of full names (and select specific fields of information - like birth date, location - death date, location - cemetery name - plot number) - taken from commercial records at a local funeral home. Can't see that I could do actual cemetery stone transcriptions from a distance... but this type of index might work. I could get local paper files online from a funeral home or burial association. (providing "they" are willing!) 3) I have an interest in Wilson because of my own ancestors - so any local records I could transcribe or index would be a plus. I'm thinking about church records - esp any that aren't available on FHC microfilms. (and there "are" some not there!) Some other type of records kept in govt offices? Land? (we have Holland land records - but what of the names "later" as the property passed along?) Probate? (seems like probate is covered by access to sampubco.. although "dates" would be useful... now it is name and location, but not dates) 4) For published works - that include local biographies in the county - might I not again create an index? Hmm.. on idea one and now this one... if the published work already "has" an index... then I can't just "transcribe" it...if it is copywritten, right? But I "could" create one if a book doesn't have one? Is the Landmarks of Niagara County already indexed? It's out of print, but is it still under copyright? Seems like it would be a good candidate, since it's hard to get ahold of! Ok. Will stop the freeflowing brainstorming here. Did anything sound useful? Something I could do "on the side - in my own time - from a distance"?? I want to "start small"... and contribute.. taking baby steps... and see it happen... then take on another project... what do you all think? debbie CAhobbies@aol.com

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara?read=145 Surname: Edson, Larkin, Larkins ------------------------- James Edson had three daughters b. 1810-1820. I am looking for an Aurilla Edson, b. 1817 N.Y., who I suspect may be a daughter of James, of Niagara Co. They lived in Newfane, in 1830, and a Nicholas Larkin was with his brother Sanford in Newfane in 1830, also. Aurilla and Nicholas m. ~ 1835. If you know James, or his children, Please email me. I may not return to this site. I lose them a lot.

Seeking info on John WARD born about 1812 in Dutchess County NY. He had a first wife, identity unknown. John WARD married as 2nd wife, Abigail SALISBURY b. 1815 Otsego County NY, lived in Orleans County, daughter of James SALISBURY and Abigail NOBLES. Family lived 1850 Town of Somerset, Niagara County, then 1860-1875, Town of Wilson, Niagara County. Both John and Abigail are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Town of Wilson. Children all born NY included: Esther WARD b. about 1841; Hellen A. WARD b. abt 1843; Mary G. WARD b. abt 1847; James Henry WARD b. abt 1851 and who may have moved to Massena NY; Abiram LaVerne WARD, b. 8 Aug 1852, m. 1st Harriet A. DECKER and 2nd Gertrude RODGERS. He was often called "Verne WARD"; died 1917 LaSalle NY; Clarence L. WARD b. abt 1855; and at least 2 other children. Any connections with this WARD family? Any knowledge about John WARD's parents, siblings, 1st wife or descendants greatly appreciated. Sharon Poole Sherrick (SPSherrick@aol.com)

----- Original Message ----- From: David Cornell <corne29@ibm.net> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2000 6:59 PM Subject: Re: Visit to Niagara County > > Vee, > > Thanks for the suggestions. I am researching Benjamin CORNELL, > 1822-1899, who owned a grocery and liquor store in Lewiston, > his three wives, and 14 children. Related families are BURKE, > COLLARD, DERRY, HALE, HERGER, McEVOY, MINCHIN, PAXTON, PITZ, PITMAN, > and TENBROOK. Let me know if anything rings a bell. > > David Cornell David, First off, with those names, I assume that when you visited the Lewiston Historical Society, you were able to get burial information on your BURKE, CORNELL and COLLARD families. The BURKE burials certainly show a CORNELL and McEVOY relationship and I recognized a COLLARD relationship to the CORNELL family. You have a cousin Tony COLLARD living here in Youngstown and he shared his family information for me. He descends from George and Bridget (KELLEY) COLLARD through their son Charles Eugene COLLARD, Sr. and Clara (CORNELL). I don't know if he knows who Clara's parents were. I have a theory of who Bridget (KELLEY) COLLARD's KELLEY family of Lewiston was but I don't have any hard evidence. Regarding the BURKE family, there's a biographical sketch of Michael BURKE, son of Thomas and Margaret (EAGAN) BURKE.in "Landmarks of Niagara Co., NY" by William Pool, 1897. I have a copy of the book. Regarding the PITZ family, I see the tie-in with your BURKE family in the biographical sketch of Philip P. PITZ (b 1863) in "Niagara Co., NY . . . " by Edward T. Williams, 1921. Philip was the proprietor of the Anglers Retreat Hotel in Lewiston. I have a copy of the book. David, let me know what days you'll be in Niagara Co. next week and hopefully we can get together on your families and share information. vee in Youngstown

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Wills Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/NiagaraWill?read=11 Surname: PAGE, PAIGE, WRIGHT ------------------------- PAIGE, Timothy - Lockport, Niagara County, NY (Vol 25, page 578) In the name of God, Amen. I Timothy Paige, of the City of Lockport in the County of Niagara, and State of new York, of the age of eighty-eight years and being of sound mind and memory do make, publish and declare this my last Will and testament in manner following that is to say. First, my funeral expenses and all debts, shall be paid. Second, I give and bequeath to my daughter, Susan P. Whiting and her heirs and assigns forever the two lots on Pine Street on which my house stands, and two lots on John Street, being the same lots that were willed by my late wife Mary M. Paige, to me with all furniture contained in said house and all my personal effects of every name and nature, also all my moneys, bank stock, and notes, except to my grand children, Ida W. Williams, Bessie B. Whiting, and Bernard F. Booker, each the sum of one hundred dollars, and to my great-grand-children Florence Williams, Lucia W. Williams, Beatty B. Williams, Chas. W. Williams, Agnes Myuter, and Emily Myuter, each the sum of one hundred dollars. I will and bequeath to my grand-child, Ida W. Williams, my gold bowed glasses and case. I give my gold-headed cane to B.J. Williams. The sabre given to my son W. W. Paige, I give to his son George Paige. I also appoint Susan P. Whiting my sole Executrix of this my last will and testament. In witness where of I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this 31st day of October AD 1887. Timothy Paige The above instrument, consisting of one sheet, was at the date there of declared to us by Timothy Paige the testator therein mentioned, to be his last will and testament, and he at the same time acknowledged to us, and each of us, that he had signed and sealed the same, and therefore, at his request, and in his presence and in presence of each other, signed our names thereto, as attesting witnesses. P.B. Aikin, City of Lockport, NY Everett Earle, City of Lockport, NY

> Regarding Lewiston records, either go to the Village of Lewiston > Office at 145 N. Fourth St. (phone 754-8271) or the Town of Lewiston > Town Hall at 1375 Ridge Rd.(754-8213). Let me know what families > you're researching and I might be able to help you further. > > vee Vee, Thanks for the suggestions. I am researching Benjamin CORNELL, 1822-1899, who owned a grocery and liquor store in Lewiston, his three wives, and 14 children. Related families are BURKE, COLLARD, DERRY, HALE, HERGER, McEVOY, MINCHIN, PAXTON, PITZ, PITMAN, and TENBROOK. Let me know if anything rings a bell. David Cornell

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara?read=144 Surname: Bolton, Snediker ------------------------- Please respond with any information on ancestors from Niagara county of Bolton and Snediker.

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara?read=143 Surname: Hotchkiss, Johnson ------------------------- Can anyone tell me how to search for marriages in the early 1800's - specifically Canadians who would have crossed the border from Niagara,Ontario to Niagara County, NY. Is this county where they would have gone, or is there any other county likely to have hosted Canadian marriages when there was no clergy available in Canada?

Dear David, ----- Original Message ----- From: David Cornell <corne29@ibm.net> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, June 23, 2000 4:05 PM Subject: Visit to Niagara County > I will be in Buffalo next week for a few days and I am considering a > side trip to Niagara County to do genealogical research. I am looking > for information on people who lived in Lewiston, NY circa 1835 to the > 1950s. I have visited the Lewiston local history on prior trips. Are > there any other places I should visit? Where would I go to get birth, > death, and marriage records from the Lewiston area circa > 1880 to the 1950s? Regarding Lewiston records, either go to the Village of Lewiston Office at 145 N. Fourth St. (phone 754-8271) or the Town of Lewiston Town Hall at 1375 Ridge Rd.(754-8213). Let me know what families you're researching and I might be able to help you further. vee

I will be in Buffalo next week for a few days and I am considering a side trip to Niagara County to do genealogical research. I am looking for information on people who lived in Lewiston, NY circa 1835 to the 1950s. I have visited the Lewiston local history on prior trips. Are there any other places I should visit? Where would I go to get birth, death, and marriage records from the Lewiston area circa 1880 to the 1950s? Thanks! David Cornell

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara?read=142 Surname: Webb, Seward, Smith, Rands ------------------------- Seeking information about the town of Middleport, Niagara Co. in the 1800s. Would you be able to help me in regards: Catherine Rands who lived with her husband (name unknown) on a farm SW of Middleport on Mountain Road sometime between 1865 and 1880. Also Joseph and Ann Webb who moved to Middleport (from Hartland) about 1877, living in a white house on Francis St., directly opposite Orchard St. This information comes from a 1937 letter by a Webb relative, and I want to check for its accuracy. If anyone could help me out here, I would certainly appreciate their efforts. Many thanks. Evelyn

----- Original Message ----- From: Suzanne <suzyfrtz@tir.com> To: <NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 8:02 PM Subject: Niagara County Historian > Hi, > > Is the Niagara County Historian's Office open for research? If so, what are > the hours? > > Thanks so much, > > Suzanne Dear Suzanne, et al, I just got around to calling the historian's office and here's what he said. Yes the office is open for research. Starting next Monday they'll be open from 8:30-4:30. However, on Mon. Wed. and Fri. he'll be out to lunch from 1:00-2:00. He suggested, however, to call the office first in the event that he may be scheduled to be in a meeting. 716-439-7324. vee

Thank you, again. And, there is no embarrassment felt, what so ever. I have always been "guilty" of assumptions. I still think you are very wise and kind. I hope you will continue to share your memories. Pam -- ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/

Posted on: Niagara Co. NY Queries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/NY/Niagara?read=139 Surname: Brislane, Brislain, Brislin, Breslin, Breslain ------------------------- I am looking for information on James Brislane or any other Brislanes who lived in Niagara Co., Royalton or other towns, in approx. 1850. I believe the family came from Ireland possibly through Canada and that some Brislanes immigrated to Ontario and others to NY ending up in Minnesota in 1866 with a stop in WI.

Oh Dearest Pam! > P.S. An extra thank you. You are a very wise and kind man. You make > this list a comfortable place to visit. > Forgive me for giggling here and posting this to the list, but under the circumstances I guess it's time for me to really identify myself. This has happened to me before because of my unusual first name. You see, my full name is Vee Loraine Housman. When I was ten years old I was a girl and now that I'm about to reach the age of 69 in September, I guess you could say that I'm approaching the age of being a little old lady. My 30 years of service in the Navy was as a female enlisted woman --retired as Chief Petty Officer--and I have always been of the "female pursuasion." Married twice, divorced twice, no children or grandchildren. Pity. I think I would have been a cool Grandma. At least my grand-nieces and nephews consider me cool--even "phat," the label that my grand-niece Amanda recently declared that I deserve. Pam, I hope I haven't embarrassed you with the posting of this message to the list. What I REALLY read in your message were the words, "You are . . very wise and kind. . . . You make this list a comfortable place to visit." Trust me, that warmed my heart when it needed to be warmed the most right now. I just hope with further encouraging words such as yours, I'll be able to continue to post messages to the list that will be of some value and interest. The genealogy and history of this area is where my heart is. vee

Dear Bunch, I've already received several warm responses to my recent message about German Prisoners of War around here. But in every case, I had the feeling that the response wasn't directed to me ONLY--it was directed to the entire list. For those of you who said such nice words to me and added more words that would interest the entire list, how about a cut and paste of your message to me and post it to the list. at NYNIAGAR-L@rootsweb.com . I know that it took me awhile to figure out how I could respond to a message and post it to the entire list. What I finally figured out was to just to click on the "Reply to All" button. That way it will contribute to the ongoing great communication with each other that we've been having here most recently. We've become a very active and sharing group, you know. vee

Vee, what a wonderful story and memory! Thank you so much for all the stories and memories you share with all of us. My lines in Niagara County are very far back in time; around 1840. That is about the time my ancestor left his Northern roots, never to return. He moved to Louisiana where he died form the fever in 1858. Looking for parents and siblings of Amos R. Strong, b. 1818. He possibly had a brother named Alex, probably older. These two men both married in Chicot Co. Arkansas in the mid 1840's. Alex in 1843 and Amos in 1847. Take care and keep the memories flowing. Pam in Arkansas P.S. An extra thank you. You are a very wise and kind man. You make this list a comfortable place to visit. -- ----------------------------------------------------- Click here for Free Video!! http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/